Hi, I’m
Lisa O'Brien
Comedian/Actress/Writer/Director
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Lisa! I am originally from Roswell, Georgia, but I am now a Chicago-based artist. Before moving to Chi-town, I spent my college years in Cleveland, Ohio, obtaining my Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and International Studies at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Last October I returned to CWRU where I made my directorial debut as I directed CWRU's production of Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson. Back in Chicago, I now focus mainly on comedy and writing, training in the Second City Grad Revue Program, and I recently completed a sketch class with The Writing Lab and iO Theatre.
You can likely catch me performing at improv shows, watching new theatre, or staring longingly out the window of the train like I'm going on a great journey (the journey is to spend money I don't have on a sweet treat).
Stand-Up Comedy
Here is my set at The Laughing Skull Lounge in Atlanta Georgia
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Browse my work with The Cleveland Observer
Writing Samples
I am an aspiring writer with experience in journalism, playwriting, screenwriting, and sketch comedy writing. My most recent project has been co-writing an original musical called Mars the Musical, so stay tuned!
Here you will find samples of my various types of work: